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LG DualUp 28MQ780 — 28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS
LG

LG DualUp 28MQ780

28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS

82
/ 100
From $699
VS
Samsung Odyssey G9 wins by 4
Samsung Odyssey G9 — 49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz
Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G9

49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz

86
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Samsung Odyssey G9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, LG DualUp 28MQ780 lands at 82 and Samsung Odyssey G9 at 86. That puts Samsung Odyssey G9 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick LG DualUp 28MQ780 if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick Samsung Odyssey G9 if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Samsung Odyssey G9

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Samsung Odyssey G9 leads on color (86 vs 82).

Value for money

LG DualUp 28MQ780

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG DualUp 28MQ780 more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,699).

LG DualUp 28MQ780 82
vs
86 Samsung Odyssey G9

Score breakdown

LG DualUp 28MQ780
82
color 82
motion 72
hdr 62
features 80
Samsung Odyssey G9
86
color 86
motion 96
hdr 62
features 84

Specs side-by-side

LG DualUp 28MQ780 versus Samsung Odyssey G9 — full spec comparison
Spec LG DualUp 28MQ780 Samsung Odyssey G9
Panel
16:18 Nano IPS
5120x1440 QLED
Size
28"
49"
Release year
2022
2020
Refresh
—
240Hz

LG DualUp 28MQ780

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

Samsung Odyssey G9

Pros
  • +Current panel tech
  • +Strong factory calibration
  • +Modern connectivity
Cons
  • −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
  • −HDR varies by model
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: LG DualUp 28MQ780 vs Samsung Odyssey G9

Which is better, LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Samsung Odyssey G9? +

Samsung Odyssey G9 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is LG DualUp 28MQ780 worth the price? +

At $699, LG DualUp 28MQ780 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.

Is Samsung Odyssey G9 worth the price? +

At $1,699, Samsung Odyssey G9 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in motion.

Does LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Samsung Odyssey G9 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Samsung Odyssey G9? +

Samsung Odyssey G9 — leads on color (86 vs 82). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, LG DualUp 28MQ780 or Samsung Odyssey G9? +

LG DualUp 28MQ780 — more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.